Permanent Substitute Teacher (Elementary Schools)

San Mateo-Foster City School District; Foster City (CA, MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Mateo-Foster City School District is seeking 8 Permanent Substitute Teachers to support all elementary schools in our district. The daily rate is $250.00, prorated for shortened days, and runs 186 days per year, with a full-time work expectation.

Applicants must hold a California Teaching Credential (or eligible via a 30-day emergency permit or multiple/single subject credentials). Located in Silicon Valley, our district serves about 10,500 students.

Qualifications

• Must have a California Teaching Credential.
• 30 day emergency permit OR multiple subject credential OR single subject credential.
• Questions, please contact Tiffany Zuniga-Bortz at 650-312-7294.

Responsibilities

• Support all elementary schools in the district as a permanent substitute.
• Work full-time at 186 days per year with $250 daily rate.
• Collaborate with district staff to ensure coverage when teachers are absent.

Education

California Teaching Credential

30 day emergency permit

Multiple subject credential

Single subject credential

Job description

Permanent Substitute Teacher (Elementary Schools) at San Mateo-Foster City School District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

10/12/2026

Contact

Tiffany Zuniga-Bortz

650-312-7294

Number of Openings

8

Salary

Single Rate

$250.00 Daily

Length of Work Year

186 days per year

Employment Type

Full Time

About The Employer

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we humbly welcome you to the San Mateo-Foster City School District! We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging and aim to hire an exceptionally diverse workforce that reflects the students and families in our community. Our district educates approximately 10,500 students (representing 50 languages) in preschool through eighth grades in 22 outstanding schools. Our family of schools includes three middle schools (Grades 6–8), fifteen elementary schools (TK/K–5), three schools with all grades (K–8), and one Early Education Center. We also have preschools co-located at our six elementary sites. We have various theme based schools: Montessori, Immersion (Spanish and Mandarin), and STEM. ACHIEVEMENT GOAL: Create learning opportunities for ALL Pre-K through 8th students resulting in closing the achievement gap and culminating in personal and academic success in high school and beyond. EQUITY GOAL: Reduce inequitable outcomes for ALL students and staff by prioritizing equity, access, and inclusion. WELLNESS GOAL: Provide a safe, caring, nurturing, and culturally responsive environment for all students to meet the needs of the whole child. To view our Strategic plan, click here: https://www.smfcsd.net/our-district/strategic-plan SAN MATEO-FOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The San Mateo-Foster City School District does not allow discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality/national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification/ethnicity, age, religion, marital status/ pregnancy/ parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, medical information or association with a person(s) or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Job Summary

The San Mateo-Foster City School District are looking for 8 Permanent Substitute Teachers to support all elementary schools in our District. Salary: $250.00 a day prorated for early release or shortened days 10 paid sick days Work with a GREAT district!!

Requirements / Qualifications

Must have a California Teaching Credential. *30 day emergency permit OR *multiple subject credential OR *single subject credential Any questions, please contact Tiffany Zuniga-Bortz at 650-312-7294.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must have a California Teaching Credential. *30 day emergency permit OR *multiple subject credential OR *single subject credential Any questions, please contact Tiffany Zuniga-Bortz at 650-312-7294.

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